Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Robert Prather (5 Lists)



The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky ChambersThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerMagic's Pawn by Mercedes LackeyCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatThe Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
LGBTQ Science Fiction and Fantasy
2,063 books — 1,958 voters
Captive Prince by C.S. PacatCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatKings Rising by C.S. PacatThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerMagic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey
Best Gay Fantasy Romance
835 books — 1,591 voters

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatThe Foxhole Court by Nora SakavicKings Rising by C.S. Pacat
Best M/M With An Actual Story
1,533 books — 1,227 voters
Magic's Pawn by Mercedes LackeyMagic's Price by Mercedes LackeyMagic's Promise by Mercedes LackeyCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatTo Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
Best LGBT Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction
615 books — 347 voters

The Hours by Michael CunninghamMiddlesex by Jeffrey EugenidesAngels in America by Tony KushnerBrokeback Mountain by Annie ProulxTales of the City by Armistead Maupin
Best Gay Fiction
2,649 books — 3,865 voters